Three Day PlanI purposely spent all of yesterday getting minor chores done so I'd have the time to sit down today and work on some stuff. I hadn't really decided what I was going to do. Then I sat down and bought some books from Osprey Publishing, and thought to myself, "Yes, that sounds like a good idea." Today I will spend time working on some uniforms for the different classes, and equipment for the Germans. Making characters seems somewhat daunting to me, but I'm confident with a little patience and attention to detail I can get some pretty decent works going.
When it comes to this focus though, it becomes a question of personality. Stereotypes and reality are two different things, and in my opinion, depending on which is used effects the feel and flow of end outcome. I think early only it was decided that late war was easier for us, but does that mean I have to steer away from the stereotypical uniforms that everybody could easily recognize if they saw them? A pickelhaube makes a pretty big statement!
These early war Germans sport a mix of caps and helmets, something I definitely want, as well as signature equipment for their kit parts that will make recognition of a soldiers class easy on the field. I always loved old uniforms, especially those of officers with their high boots and sometimes flared pants.
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This late war medic would also make a good addition to the Germans.
There is however a soft spot in my heart for the late war gear. Being a soldier myself I know the feeling of being laden down in full kit, and to see these men here wearing all sorts of assorted gear only makes me feel the pain in their shoulders and backs.
I like this illustration, since eventually flamethrowers will find their way in. This Engineer Guard looks ready to take out some trenchs.
I was also particularly fond of this light infantryman. Someday in the future, I'll probably find a way to add him in, if not a variation of him in.
All in all great illustrations like these help me get a feel for how I can make a German uniform that will suit almost all of our current scenarios without sacrificing an insane amount of historical inaccuracy.
For the rest of the weekend straight through monday, its putting the finishing touches on the remaining kits that need equipment.